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Actors, Playhouse, announces ,cast , Murder , Orient ,ExpressActors’ Playhouse is thrilled to announce the complete cast and creative team for the South Florida Premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by David Arisco. The production will run May 18-June 5 at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is a plot-twist masterpiece that has thrilled mystery lovers via television, radio and film. And now audiences have the chance to experience this lush mystery live onstage. Newly adapted for the stage by Tony Award-winning Playwright Ken Ludwig, the beloved mystery unfolds in a fresh and thrilling way that will take audiences on the most suspenseful ride of Actors’ Playhouse’s 2021-22 Season.
“At long last, it’s time to hop onboard the Orient Express,” said Actors’ Playhouse artistic director David Arisco. “A production two years in the waiting, we can’t wait to share such an iconic story live onstage featuring a once-in-a-lifetime cast that has brought together some of the finest professional actors in the region.”
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express will feature Terry Hardcastle as Hercule Poirot, Michael McKenzie as Monsieur Bouc, Iain Batchelor as Colonel Arbuthnot/Samuel Ratchett, Lourelene Snedeker as Princess Dragomiroff, Irene Adjan as Helen Hubbard, Krystal Millie Valdes as Mary Debenham, Mallory Newbrough as Greta Ohlsson, Gaby Tortoledo as Countess Andrenyi, Alexander Blanco as Hector MacQueen, and Seth Trucks as Michel the Conductor/Head Waiter.
The creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express includes scenic design by Tim Bennett, lighting design by Eric Nelson, costume design by Ellis Tillman, sound and projections design by Shaun Mitchell, technical direction by Gene Seyffer, production management by Carlos Correa, set dressing and properties supervision by Jodi Dellaventura, stage management by Art Garcia, and assistant stage management by Amanda Corbin.
Ticket prices range from $40 to $85. Tickets can be purchased by calling 305-444-9293, visiting www.ActorsPlayhouse.org, or at the Actors’ Playhouse Box Office, 280 Miracle Mile.
The theater offers 10 percent off all weekday performances for seniors and $15 student rush tickets to any performance 15 minutes prior to curtain with identification. Group discounted rates are offered for 10 patrons or more through the group sales department at 305-444-9293, ext. 1, or on www.ActorsPlayhouse.org.
Preview performances will take place May 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. The show will open on Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m. and the final performance will take place on June 5. Evening performances will be Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
